RV rental Catskill State Park, NY: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Often called the eastern equivalent of Yellowstone National Park, Catskill State Park encompasses around 600,000 acres. The terrain is extremely varied from steep, rugged mountains to open meadows to lakes to deep, plunging gorges. There are a few hundred miles of hiking trails, many of which are shared with horseback riders. Mountain bikers are restricted to certain trails due to regulations established in the late 1990s. The sound of running water is a constant presence along with birdsong and the wind in the trees. There are hundreds of small waterfalls that appear only after heavy rain and just as quickly disappear. A few waterfalls, however, gush year-round. One of the better-known ones is Kaaterskill Falls, which is the highest waterfall in New York. Topping 260 feet, the two-tier fall has been memorialized in paintings and photographs for decades. The hike to the bottom of the fall is about one mile, and though it’s steep at times, it’s not overly difficult for most. Although trail riding is limited, many roads that wind and weave through the Catskill Mountains are designed to accommodate bikers. It’s regarded as one of the best - and most scenic - roads to travel on bikes. In addition to swimming and tubing down one of the many rivers and creeks that meander through the valleys of Catskill, fishing is a time-honored tradition. The Catskill region is said to be the birthplace of fly-fishing. The Fly Fishing Center and Museum in the nearby town of Livingston Manor is an excellent place to learn about the local fishing holes, the best lures to use, and even pick up some tips to improve fishing techniques.